12985 Baker Mill Rd, Seaford, DE 19973 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 12985 Baker Mill Rd, Seaford, DE 19973

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1999
Lot Size	1.03 acres (44,867 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$189,900 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill	$953 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`231-17.00-124.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`231-17.00-124.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,248 sqft Living Area
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1999
Effective Year Built	Effective 1999
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	44,867 sqft (1.03 acres)
Garage Area	307 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	140 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	12985 BAKER MILL RD
City	SEAFORD
State	DE
Zip	19973-8244
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AR-1
Legal Description	FLEETWOOD ESTATES LOT 2
Legal Subdivision	FLEETWOOD ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	SEAFORD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	50408

Owner

12985 Baker Mill Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2018.

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	35524 SUSSEX LN, MILLSBORO, DE 19966-5882
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 20, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage ACCELERATED MORTGAGE CO
Dec 16, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS
Aug 16, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS
Sep 29, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 16, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 16, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 7, 1999
Deed Document Number	201829864
Deed Book / Page	4934 / 59
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	12985 BAKER MILL RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-8244
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 15, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0210720123
Date	May 20, 2022
Book Page	21072/123
Instrument	20220000025172

Lender

Name	ACCELERATED MORTGAGE CO

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	349 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	12985 BAKER MILL RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-8244
Document Number	0180340019
Instrument Date	Dec 16, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 6, 2020
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE-OR, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE-OR

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	12985 BAKER MILL RD BLADES DE 199738244, BLADES, DE 19973-8244

Mortgage

Document Number	0180340019
Date	Dec 20, 2019
Book Page	018034/000019
Instrument	49239

Lender

Name	VETERANS UNITED HM LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 19, 2049

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Aug 16, 2018
Property Address	12985 BAKER MILL RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-8244
Document Number	0049340059
Book / Page	004934 / 000059
Instrument Date	Aug 15, 2018
Instrument	29864
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2019

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$569.70
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	35524 SUSSEX LN MILLSBORO DE 199665882, MILLSBORO, DE 19966-5882

Mortgage

Document Number	170780084
Date	Aug 16, 2018
Book Page	017078/000084
Instrument	29865

Lender

Name	VETERANS UNITED HM LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 15, 2048

September 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Sep 29, 2017
Property Address	12985 BAKER MILL RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-8244
Document Number	0047760337
Book / Page	004776 / 000337
Instrument Date	Sep 26, 2017
Instrument	36777
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Feb 13, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$237.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	PO BOX 1295 SEAFORD DE 199735295, SEAFORD, DE 19973-5295
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 12985 Baker Mill Rd was $953, up 6.6% from the year before.

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Unified School District	Seaford School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$953.00 (+6.6%)	$2,700 (-) Land $1,550 Building $1,150	$252,900 (-) Land $62,300 Building $190,600
2025	$894.00	$2,700 Land $1,550 Building $1,150	$252,900 Land $62,300 Building $190,600
2023	$134.00	$2,700 Land $1,550 Building $1,150	$5,400 Land $3,100 Building $2,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 12985 Baker Mill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	3 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 12985 Baker Mill Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 51% of the US · above 93% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	0.09% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35

May also be available: Mediacom Xtream, Verizon.

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